Saw my new rheumatologist today and they did lots and lots and lots of bloodwork. He was so good I spent about 2 hours with him. He now thinks that I may have fibromyalgia. I have read some things about fibro but not 100% clear on all of it. I will find out my results on December 9th. He also agreed with my other dr to keep me out of work atleast till I see him again. Does anyone else have some helpful info on fibromyalgia?!?!
Also has anyone taken naproxen and if so did you like or dislike it?!?!
I use to take naproxen 500mg personally I didnt like it after a week or so it didnt take away the pain
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed with symptoms, not blood work. I took persciption strength ibuprofen (800mg). Excercise helps too--what you can tolerate.
Actually there is one blood test that can help diagnose fibromyalgia. He did all the physical exam parts and is pretty sure I have it. He ran all the bloodwork because I am a new patient to him he wants to confirm my lupus diagnosis that was given to me by another dr he thinks I have both fibro and lupus. This dr was extremely thorough I was with him for 3 hours. There were tests that he did that my old dr never did. So we shall she what the finialy say is on December 9th.
@usagurl
If I can find the info online about what kind of blood test helps to diagnose fibromyalgia I’ll post it so you can see.
Found it but don’t know how to post artical to here. The test is called FM/a.
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Nicole said:
@usagurl
If I can find the info online about what kind of blood test helps to diagnose fibromyalgia I'll post it so you can see.
The test is controversial.
USAGURL said:
Just copy the address line from your browser and paste it in here when you reply.
Nicole said:@usagurl
If I can find the info online about what kind of blood test helps to diagnose fibromyalgia I'll post it so you can see.
When I was first dx’d I took naproxin. It really tore my stomach up from long term use. I can’t handle taking it anymore except once in a great while. Also I never heard of a FM blood test.
Thanks reallyraffy!! That’s what I’m worried about with the naproxen I have a very sensative stomach to begin with but I can tolerate my 600 mg Motrin. The test is very new I don’t know much of it I know there isn’t much but a physical exam and symptoms to diagnose fibromyalgia but maybe there might be some hope with this new test!!
There is a fibro group here. Go there maybe to learn more?
There is a Fibromyalgia site within Ben's Friends...it should be listed on the right of your screen. It is helpful. I have Lupus and Fibro and many people do...my rheumy says they go hand in hand. I take Lyrica for fibro and it helps significantly. All the best to you, Nicole! Lupancatwoman
Thank you everyone I’ll check out the fibro group as well and @lupancatwomen my Rheumy said tha same thing about fibro and lupus going hand n hand
I was diagnosed with fibro over 10 years ago after a car accident.
I had pain, stiffness, etc
When I began to have shooting pains, numbness, etc, my PCP and rhuemy both said that fibro symptoms don’t progress.
Hi!, this is a joke, “It is the Wrecking Ball that Miley Cryus sit on in her vedio!, and it is the twreck that she did on the Award show Vh-1!!!” LOL. Very painful…I lost my mind during my moment of 3months , but now I have learned to pay attention to my body more , mainly around Loud noise , my nerves go Crazy and then it starts from my hair to the top of my toenails ! Totally no fun, take care and hope you feel better…Beverly L.